The Palestine Techno Park (PTP) is a non-profit organization established in 2016 and is a member of the International Association of Science Parks and Areas of Innovation (IASP), a leading global network for science parks and areas of innovation. The PTP aims to help knowledge-based and technology enterprises to grow and operate successfully locally, regionally and globally by creating a national infrastructure, business environment and culture and by helping these enterprises seed, grow and commercialize business opportunities. For further brief information about the PTP vision, mission, and objectives, master plan and its first flagship building: Palestine – India Techno Park building, please visit www.technopark.ps.

The PTP is seeking energetic talents to join the team as a:

Consultant for the FinTech Hub at its temporary office at Birzeit University. As a consultant with PTP you will work with the Executive Director to build a sustainable FinTech Hub programs and projects to widen the provided services by the PTP innovation Hubs. Which Includes co-authoring a strategic plan, managing creation of innovation solutions, managing to have different introduction workshops about Fintech, seek for potential fundraisers and sponsorships. In addition, handle the design, launch, and mentoring all related programs staff as well as developing the key performance indicators of the Fintech Innovation Hub at the PTP. The successful candidate has experience in building FinTech innovation strategies, alliances and partnerships with a global business and organizations.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Develop FinTech Innovation Hub Concept and Design

Develop further Techno Park’s Fintech related training initiative.

Develop a business plan (road map and set-up) for the Fintech Innovation Hub in regards to:

Advise on strategies to develop partnerships with multinationals for branding the Fintech Innovation Hub

The Fintech Hub is a resource for academics, entrepreneurs, students, startups and established companies working on projects and developing Financial products using technology.

This position will report directly to the PTP Executive Manager. She/he should have experience, knowledge, initiative and drive to be a forceful champion in the organization.

The PTP has the right to divide the scope of work to more than one candidate. The PTP has the right not to accept any submission without declaring the reasons.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree preferred

5 years of experience in financial technology solutions “Fintech”

Excellent leadership skills, excellent communication skills

Established innovation network is preferred

Excellent written and verbal skills

Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills.

Knowledge Requirements

Knowledge and experience in the below fields:

Blockchain and cryptocurrencies

Big Data and Data monetization

Innovation as a Service

FinTech and RegTech

Customer experience transformation

2. Lab consultant for the (AR/VR) Lab at its temporary office at Birzeit University. The consultant will handle the design, launch, and mentoring the Boot camp program as per the PTP plan and key performance indicators.

Develop, plan and manage AR/VR activities of the innovation lab such as boot camps, hackathons and workshops.

Advise on strategies to develop partnerships with local and international institutions and companies for further development of the VR/AR Innovation Lab.

The VR/AR innovation lab is a resource for academics, entrepreneurs, students, startups and established companies working on projects and developing products in the virtual, augmented and mixed reality. The PTP VR/AR innovation lab will be equipped with technologies that include various software and design platforms, multiple headset configurations, workstations, and filming resources to help the entrepreneurial community experiment and create innovations in a wide range of industries.

Qualifications:

Holds at least a Bachelor degree.

An experienced technologist with sufficient experience and knowledge of VR/AR related technology, industry, application development and venture creation. An engineering, audiovisual and/or content development background will be a plus. She/he should have experience, knowledge, initiative and drive to be a forceful champion in the organization.

3. Consultant for the Industry 4.0 Lab at its temporary office at Birzeit University. As a consultant with PTP you will work with to build a sustainable Industry 4.0 lab programs and projects to widen the provided services by the PTP innovation labs. You will work with the Executive Director to better understand the value at stake from digital transformation and shape targeted strategies.

The successful candidate has experience in Industry 4.0, robotics, IoT and machine learning. also be responsible for managing multiple workshops and boot camps regarding these subjects, handle the design, launch, and mentoring all related programs as well as developing the key performance indicators of the Industry 4.0 Innovation Lab activities at the PTP. In addition to seek for potential fundraisers and sponsorships.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Develop Industry 4.0 Innovation Lab Concept and Design

Develop further Techno Park’s related training for Industry 4.0.

Develop a business plan (road map and set-up) for the Industry 4.0 Innovation Lab in regards to:

The Industry 4.0 lab is a resource for academics, entrepreneurs, students, startups and established companies seeking to learn more about this revolution and working on projects, developing products and services using this technology.

This position will report directly to the PTP Executive Manager. She/he should have experience, knowledge, initiative and drive to be a forceful champion in the organization.